Posts tagged Spiritual Growth
The Path to Reconciliation: More Than Just Forgiveness

Reconciliation is about moving forward together, with a renewed sense of understanding and empathy. It's a powerful process that can heal and strengthen relationships, but it's important to recognize that it's not always possible or appropriate in every situation.

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness

Knowing that our Heavenly Father forgives our sins allows us to forgive. This spiritual dimension of forgiveness highlights its importance not just in our relationships with others, but in our relationship with God.

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Understanding the Three Lenten Practices: Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting

We explore how Lenten practices of prayer, almsgiving, and fasting help us becoming more loving in three aspects. Prayer helps refocus on God, almsgiving sensitizes to others' needs, and fasting helps heal our relationship with ourselves. Ultimately, these practices can transform our relationships.

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Resolving Conflict: Jesus’ Guide to Addressing Sin in Relationships

Direct Communication, A witness/mediator, Community Engagement: If unresolved, involve the community or necessary entities for resolution.

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Embracing True Service: St. Ignatius of Loyola's Guide to Purposeful Living

True service isn't about replacing or feeling enslaved. It's discernment, not imposition. Finding the balance in serving without fostering dependence or feeling trapped is key. When we serve, we find fulfillment using our gifts for others, echoing Jesus' call to serve, not to be served.

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Embracing Reverence: St. Ignatius of Loyola's Path to Purposeful Living

Reverence towards God and Others: Welcome to a world where embracing the unknown leads to deeper connections and authentic understanding.

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Embracing Praise in Relationships: St. Ignatius' Guide to Thriving Connections

Have you ever pondered the genuine impact of sincere appreciation on building meaningful connections? Today, we embark on an insightful journey—a deep dive into the transformative influence of authentic appreciation and its role in nurturing relationships.

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Understanding Jesus' Teaching: "By their fruits you will know them"

Fr. Mike French, SJ, dives into a powerful Gospel passage of knowing a tree by their fruits, and people by their actions. But there's a twist: this self-appraisal journey holds hidden insights.

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Exploring the Purpose of a Silent Retreat

St. Ignatius says that there are three purposes for doing a SILENT retreat. 1) From the point of view of God, 2) From our own point of view, and benefit, and 3)From the perspective of the Relationship we have with God.

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Reflecting on God's Love: Three Characteristics to Consider This Lent

As we enter the Lenten season, it's essential to pause and contemplate the significance of this time in our relationship with God. Lent is a period to rejoice in God's love, and here are three key characteristics of His love to ponder:

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